From a producer of the Jason Bourne movies, comes the origin series Treadstone, one of the most anticipated new shows of the fall season. Treadstone explores the origin story and present-day actions of the infamous covert program that uses behavior modification protocol to turn recruits into nearly superhuman assassins. The action-packed thriller follows the action across the globe -- from D.C. to Berlin to Paris and beyond – tracking sleeper agents as they’re mysteriously “awakened” to resume their dangerous missions.

One of these breakout superhuman agents is played by Brian J. Smith who stars as Doug McKenna, an all-American oil-rig worker whose life changes after he discovers long buried truths about himself. Brian recently starred as Chicago police officer Will Gorski in the Netflix fan favorite Sense8, and also notoriety for his role as Lieutenant Matthew Scott on SYFY’s Stargate Universe. In addition, he appeared in hit shows such as Gossip Girl, Blue Bloods, Person of Interest, The Good Wife and Quantico.

Speak with Bryan J. Smith about the origin of Operation Treadstone and what viewers can expect from the new series on USA Network.

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